USC vs. Alabama

Adoree’ Jackson

USC’s Adoree’ Jackson gets in a minor scuffle with Alabama players during their season-opening game Saturday.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Alabama CB Marlon Humphrey

Lou Pickney, DraftKing.com: “Humphrey has a background in track, and that experience will likely help him on his pro day and at the NFL Combine. Humphrey could potentially find himself as one of the first defensive backs to be taken.”

USC defensive back John Platterburg upends Alabama running back B.J. Emmons during the season opener. Many Trojans said they plan to bring more intensity to the game Saturday against Utah State. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Iman Marshall, ArDarius Stewart

USC’s Iman Marshall intercepts a pass intended for Alabama receiver ArDarius Stewart in the third quarter.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Blake Barnett, Marvell Tell III

Alabama quarterback Blake Barnett loses his mouth piece as he is hit by USC’s Marvell Tell III during the fourth quarter.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lane Kiffin

Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin talks to his players during the season opener against USC.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Jalen Hurts

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts breaks into the clear against USC on a touchdown run in the third quarter. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Ronald Jones II

USC running back Ronald Jones II almost loses the ball after a fumbled exchange in the third quarter.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Jalen Hurts

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown against the USC defense during the third quarter.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

O.J. Howard, Matt Lopes

Alabama’s O.J. Howard is tackled by USC’s Matt Lopes after a big gain in the third quarter.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Max Browne

USC quarterback Max Browne picks up big yards against the Alabama defense in the first quarter.